OK, l did learn some things from
my parents. Then there was that college economics class. And
marriage has been a continual money education.

But movies can reveal financial
truths, even when money isn't the film's main theme. That's
because money and movies are inextricably linked.

Hollywood execs routinely measure
a production's success by its box office take; after all,
that's how they keep premium gas in their Ferraris.

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Mere multiplex patrons like you
and I make the cash-celluloid connection every time we hand
over $10 to the teenager in the ticket booth. As the previews
wind down and the theater lights dim, we settle in and hope
that our admission-price investment will return a decent plot
and some interesting performances.

And, sometimes, an afternoon at
the movies does pay off. We get a wonderful story, good acting
and a life -- or money -- lesson, too, not to mention finding
out which concession stand treats really are the best value!

Here are 10 "money" movies,
from classic to corny, adventure to comedy, and their sound
financial advice: